UX Design & Research

From Commodity Exporter to Structured Global Wellness Brand.

Conducted in Windson organics pvt ltd

Duration

6 months

Industry

Global Ingredient Export

Markets

India, Middle East, USA, Japan

Scope

Brand Strategy, Architecture, Identity, Digital, CX

Duration

6 months

Industry

Global Ingredient Export

Markets

India, Middle East, USA, Japan

Scope

Brand Strategy, Architecture, Identity, Digital, CX

Windson Organics operated in a highly price-driven commodity export market where suppliers compete primarily on cost rather than brand credibility.

Windson Organics operated in a highly price-driven commodity export market where suppliers compete primarily on cost rather than brand credibility.

Despite strong sourcing capabilities and certified organic supply chains, the company lacked a structured global brand presence. The transformation project repositioned Windson Organics from a transactional supplier into a digitally credible global wellness ingredient partner.

Despite strong sourcing capabilities and certified organic supply chains, the company lacked a structured global brand presence. The transformation project repositioned Windson Organics from a transactional supplier into a digitally credible global wellness ingredient partner.

The 'Challenge'

Windson Organics had strong operational capabilities but was perceived as a commodity exporter with limited differentiation, weak digital credibility for global buyers, and a brochure-style website, creating the need to reposition it as a trusted, structured global wellness ingredient brand.

Project 'Brief'

Transform Windson Organics into a credible global organic ingredient partner by building structured brand architecture, improving digital discoverability, and designing a trust-driven brand and digital experience.

Strategic 'Process'

This transformation followed a structured brand and experience design framework.

Double Diamond Design Process

Double Diamond Design Process

Designing the right things

Designing the right things

Designing things right

Designing things right

Rip the brief

Rip the brief

Discover

Discover

Divergent Thinking

Divergent Thinking

Market analysis

Market analysis

User research

User research

Stakeholder interviews

Stakeholder interviews

Competitor audit

Competitor audit

Brand perception study

Understand Research

Understand Research

Define

Define

Convergent Thinking

Convergent Thinking

Brand positioning

Brand positioning

Value proposition

Value proposition

Target audience

Target audience

Brand archetype

Key messaging

Key messaging

How might we?

How might we?

Develop

Develop

Divergent Thinking

Divergent Thinking

Visual identity design

Visual identity design

Logo exploration

Logo exploration

Color systems

Color systems

Typography

Typography

Brand elements

Ideas

Ideas

Deliver

Deliver

Convergent Thinking

Convergent Thinking

Brand guidelines

Brand guidelines

Asset production

website design

website design

Launch materials

Testing & refinement

Designing the right things

Designing things right

Rip the brief

Discover

Divergent Thinking

Foundational Research

Secondary Research

Cluster topics

Primary Research

Understand Research

Define

Convergent Thinking

Research Insights

User Persona

Journey Mapping

Area of Opportunities

Opportunity Mapping

How might we?

Develop

Divergent Thinking

Impact Effort Analysis

How might we?

Ideations

Iterations

Ideas

Deliver

Convergent Thinking

Final Design

Implementation

Feedback

Designing the right things

Designing things right

Rip the brief

Discover

Divergent Thinking

Foundational Research

Secondary Research

Cluster topics

Primary Research

Understand Research

Define

Convergent Thinking

Research Insights

User Persona

Journey Mapping

Area of Opportunities

Opportunity Mapping

How might we?

Develop

Divergent Thinking

Impact Effort Analysis

How might we?

Ideations

Iterations

Ideas

Deliver

Convergent Thinking

Final Design

Implementation

Feedback

Designing the right things

Designing things right

Rip the brief

Discover

Divergent Thinking

Foundational Research

Secondary Research

Cluster topics

Primary Research

Understand Research

Define

Convergent Thinking

Research Insights

User Persona

Journey Mapping

Area of Opportunities

Opportunity Mapping

How might we?

Develop

Divergent Thinking

Impact Effort Analysis

How might we?

Ideations

Iterations

Ideas

Deliver

Convergent Thinking

Final Design

Implementation

Feedback

The 'Research'

The research process followed to get the insights for the project :

An analysis of the global organic ingredient market helped understand competitor positioning, certification-based trust signals, sourcing trends, and how buyers evaluate and procure suppliers.

Foundational

01

Industry reports showed that global buyers today look beyond certifications. They rely heavily on digital credibility signals, and a well-structured brand presence plays a key role in building trust and improving conversion.

Secondary

02

Industry reports showed that global buyers today look beyond certifications. They rely heavily on digital credibility signals, and a well-structured brand presence plays a key role in building trust and improving conversion.

Secondary

02

Conversations with export partners and buyers showed that trust comes from credibility and transparency, while a strong digital presence and clear product structure make it easier for buyers to choose and work with a supplier.

primary

03

Research 'Insights'

The research uncovered key gaps in brand perception, buyer trust signals, and portfolio clarity that shaped the strategy for repositioning Windson Organics in global markets.

Perception Gap

While Windson Organics had strong operational credibility, its brand perception in global markets was weak.

Trust Signals Matter

Buyers prioritize certifications, traceability, supplier transparency, and a professional digital presence when evaluating ingredient suppliers.

Structured Portfolios Build Confidence

A clear product architecture simplifies decision-making and improves buyer confidence.

Research 'Impact'

The transformation significantly improved digital engagement and brand visibility.

+

524

%

Increase in digital engagement

16.7

K

New website visitors

50.5

K

Total page views

Additional improvements included longer session durations and lower bounce rates.

Strategic 'Shift'

The repositioning focused on three key shifts.

From a commodity supplier to a strategic ingredient partner

From a commodity supplier to a strategic ingredient partner

From transactional sales to a structured global brand

From transactional sales to a structured global brand

From a product exporter to a wellness ingredient ecosystem

From a product exporter to a wellness ingredient ecosystem

This shift aligned Windson Organics with the expectations of global wellness markets.

Key 'Learnings'

The research findings and recommendations had significant impact on Jio's e-commerce strategy:

Process Learnings

Research

Mixed-methods research provides more complete insights

Research

Mixed-methods research provides more complete insights

Planning

Early stakeholder involvement streamlines implementation

Planning

Early stakeholder involvement streamlines implementation

Process

Iterative testing of concepts yields better results

Process

Iterative testing of concepts yields better results

Designing 'Structured Trust'

The brand system was designed to communicate credibility, transparency, and authority.

Key principles included certification-led storytelling, clear product categorization, export-focused messaging, and visible traceability of sourcing.

The goal was to make trust visible rather than assumed.

From Brochure Website to 'Conversion Platform'

The website was redesigned to function as a global sales and credibility platform.

Key improvements included structured product discovery, clearer certification visibility, buyer-focused messaging, and a conversion-focused inquiry flow.

Performance 'Metrics'

16.7K visitors

1m 56s average session duration

1% inquiry conversion rate

56% engagement rate

50.5K page views

16.7K visitors

1% inquiry conversion rate

50.5K page views

1m 56s average session duration

56% engagement rate

16.7K visitors

50.5K page views

56% engagement rate

1% inquiry conversion rate

1m 56s average session duration

Designing Physical 'Brand Authority'

The brand transformation extended beyond digital platforms into physical brand experiences.

This included trade show booth design, structured brand communication for exhibitions, and improved buyer engagement experiences.

The goal was to maintain consistency across both digital and physical touchpoints.

Business 'Impact'

The transformation strengthened Windson Organics’ position in the global ingredient market.

The brand gained stronger digital credibility, improved engagement across channels, clearer differentiation in the organic ingredient export space, and an increase in inbound buyer inquiries.

The company moved from price-driven competition to value-driven positioning.

Key 'Learnings'

The research findings and recommendations had significant impact on Windson organics strategy:

Research

Understanding buyer trust signals is essential in global B2B markets.

Research

Understanding buyer trust signals is essential in global B2B markets.

Strategy

Clear brand architecture improves product clarity and buyer confidence.

Execution

Consistent experiences across digital and physical touchpoints strengthen brand authority.

Execution

Consistent experiences across digital and physical touchpoints strengthen brand authority.

Next'Steps'

Future initiatives include expanding into new global wellness markets, creating more personalized content for different buyer segments, and scaling the digital platform into a stronger lead generation ecosystem.

Follow up

Conduct follow-up research to assess long-term impact of gamification on user retention and engagement

Follow up

Conduct follow-up research to assess long-term impact of gamification on user retention and engagement

Personalization

Further develop the personalization system to better match gamification elements with user preferences

Expansion

Expand implementation to additional platforms and user touchpoints

Expansion

Expand implementation to additional platforms and user touchpoints

"

Brand is not decoration.

It is structured trust.

Kirtan 'Parekh'

Director | Windson organics pvt ltd

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